Forged in the Smithy

President and CEO at @michenvcouncil; lover of the great outdoors and the healthy human city

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

Mr. President, it is time for deescalation with Iran. Their nuclear threat to the US has been neutralized, but now we're veering into unconscionable, inhumane behavior. Don't make that America's legacy, or your own.
@POTUS @RepDebDingell @SenGaryPeters @SenatorSlotkin @SecWar

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

Glad to see @realDonaldTrump openly supporting the removal of the glorification of the morally reprehensible and traitorous Confederacy from America's monuments. The weak Confederate states were no match for us, Mr. President! Remind them of that!
https://t.co/ozPL2lOyIg

[Cedar @Cedar500]

Lansing's (and other cities') inability to address climate change disturbingly seems to be on track to solve Lansing's (and other cities') inability to build warming centers.

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

@ellenvile I did not see an exceedingly large donation to @MichEnvCouncil come in today (Giving Tuesday after all) so I'm guessing you passed...?

[The Joyce Foundation @JoyceFdn]

#Michigan becomes the 3rd #GreatLakes state (following IL & MN) to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity. The ambitious legislation is expected to transform energy systems in Michigan. @MichEnvCouncil created a guide explaining key provisions.
https://t.co/WRuB6rvQam

[Michigan Energy Michigan Jobs @MIEnergyMIJobs]

Watch live as @GovWhitmer signs the new clean energy bills into law! #MIEnergyMIJobs #MICleanEnergyFuture https://t.co/uYmre9ramM

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

Hey everyone I found where my @REI dividend is going now!

[Planet Detroit @PlanetDetroit]

"@DTE_Energy, Michigan’s largest electric utility and a major political donor, has not taken a position on the clean energy legislation but is warning lawmakers that the measures could result in higher electric bills." via @CoralMDavenport

https://t.co/eVPXf0rMzC

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Before you begin your thinkpiece, the Supreme Court DID NOT strike down Affirmative Action

Admission preferences for legacies, donors, employee families and special recommendations are still allowed

The Court struck down Affirmative Action For everyone except WHITE PEOPLE

[Mike Berkowitz @berkow10]

“Renewable energy is the cheapest form of energy to build right now.” Watch @CharJameson with @MichEnvCouncil highlight the benefits of clean energy that is affordable, reliable, and better for our health at this morning's MI House Energy Committee meeting. #MIEnergyMIJobs

[Michigan Environmental Council @MichEnvCouncil]

Two weeks ago, dozens of advocates spoke to over 50 lawmakers about #leadpoisoning prevention.

Today, a #MiLeg committee vote to create universal lead testing passed 9-0-1. Onto the Senate floor.
💪🏿💪🏽💪🏻

[Michigan LCV @MichiganLCV]

Detroit's air quality is ranked among the worst in the world due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. Here's what you need to know:
(1) Exposure to fine particle pollution can affect the lungs & heart.
(2) The EPA recommends wearing an N95 while outside.
https://t.co/EW23j0Byxv

[David Wallace-Wells @dwallacewells]

“According to a new report co-published by the nonprofit Defend Our Health and Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, PET plastic bottles cause hazardous chemical pollution at every stage of their life cycle.” https://t.co/q2sFiTLwZE

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

Wow, this is stunning. Thanks, Alex. What an eye-opening look at the data.

[Alex B. Hill @alexbhill]

Yikes, Michigan we have a serious problem cc @sustain_detroit & “Growing Michigan Together Council”

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

@ellenbacca 🤧

[Lauren Gibbons @LaurenMGibbons]

The first time I covered the Mackinac Policy Conference, I was a 19-year-old intern at the Mackinac Island paper. I pitched a story and my editor said they'd never covered it before because it was mainly viewed as an island annoyance. I still think about that a lot

[Michigan Environmental Council @MichEnvCouncil]

"We do not want to damage our future any longer by poisoning our children now."

Shantal Ferrell spoke the truth this Lead Education Day. Let's make this the year we take big steps toward lead poisoning's end. 💪

@Ecology_Center / @HealthyHomesGR / @hscott4dist7

[Michigan LCV @MichiganLCV]

Schools & daycares are not required to filter for toxins in the water like lead — but they should be. Filter First legislation will protect children from toxins & ensure they have clean water by requiring filters. Urge your lawmaker to pass Filter First: https://t.co/USNzwRTC30

[Planet Detroit @PlanetDetroit]

Advocacy groups said they shouldn’t have to spend energy and resources fighting bad environmental legislation when Dems control state government.
via @PomTerkins
https://t.co/2MuOX9qdnA

[Forged in the Smithy @conansmith]

@MichiganLCV These bills would also exempt mining operations under 1 million tons from any oversight, local or state. That's a gap you can drive a gravel-laden truck through.